Looks like Speed Passion is coming out with their new 1:8th scale line of brushless motors! These new motors come in 5.5 to 9.5 turn versions, and the new Silver Arrow 2.0 series motors claim to be 25% they have cut down 25% of the heat normally generated from high speed and high torque brushless motors! With brushless [...]
I just wanted to post up this picture we got from one of our readers. First, I’m not sure this would actually work unless you were plowing WHILE it was snowing. My guess is that nothing on the vehicle weighs enough to push any amount of actual snow more then an inch or so. But I [...]
We just received word that long time friend of Big Squid RC, Scott Hughes (seen here on the right at our iHobby track in October) has left Pro-Line Racing after 12 years. Scott was one of the major faces with the company, and a great representative. Scott is a great guy, and one of the better guys in [...]
I normally don’t post stories of us out bashing the night away, but this one had so many interesting things, I felt compelled to mention it. It started out when I get a phone call from Kierre seen in the left picture showing off his winning… err loosing Slash after one of our famous demolition derby improves, anyway, [...]
Check out a few pictures of this new 1:9 scale (that’s not a typo, they are saying 1/9th scale) ride from Kyosho called the Ultima DB. The DB stands for Dune Buggy, and is influenced by the actual buggies raced in the Baha area. The chassis is based on the Ultima SC and is stretched enough to [...]
First off, here’s the LINK of the week. CLICK HERE No, I’m not going to Rick Roll ya with a blind link. The link takes you to the Toys “R” Us website. Did you know that Traxxas is not only sold at Pep Boys, but also now at Toys “R” Us? Did you know that some models of HPI [...]
First a big thank you to all of our readers and fans for sending in all those Fan Pictures for the Big Squid RC Contest! This year we had entries from 8 different countries and a ton of different states send in photo’s! Thanks for all your support! Also thanks to all of our sponsors who helped make [...]
We have updated the RC Reviews section with the HPI Racing Blitz Review for all those that are looking to get into the 2wd short course scene! It’s a great truck, and one that should really be considered if you are thinking about picking up a new vehicle! Head over, or click a picture to read the full review! [...]
Just released from Schumacher Racing is ths U2582 Car Balancing Jig for the Mi4LP Car. The Mi4LP chassis all have the correct holes to be able to use this jig for super accuracy while trying to get your weight just right or making adjustments for your LiPo’s. Check the official Schumacher Racing site for more details. [...]
If you are looking for some extra power, Reedy has just announced their 5S 18.5v and 6S 22.2V Competition LiPo Batteries. They are 40C packs sized for 1:8 scale vehicles like their RC8e, SC8e and RC8Te. They come just like you see in the picture, no connector with 10-gauge wire leads. Cost will be around [...]
Just a quick note here, starting next week, and all through 2010, you’ll be able to find the “Ask Cubby” column each Thursday, and “THE Cub Report” posted every Monday morning. Enjoy! ========== First off this week is a question from one of our most frequent emailers, Cory. “HEY ALSO ON THE INFERNO VE DO I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANY OTHER [...]
For those that bought the front A-Arms for their Mini E-Revo from RPM recently, they have now announced their Rear Upper and Lower A-Arms for the Mini E-Revo are on their way! So if you are looking to make your Mini E-Revo even more Bash Proof, RPM has you covered! They come in blue or black, and [...]
I was going to post up a picture of the Kyosho Lazer ZK-5, but I was pretty sure nobody would stop to read that post. Anyway, ACER Racing has a new ceramic Ball Bearing kit for the Kyosho Lazer ZK-5, and if you order now, they have a deal going on from now till Saturday January 9th, 2010 [...]
Ok, I mentioned we would start to play catch-up for the prize drawing contests, so here are the latest two random winners from the Fan Pictures sent in for the Big Squid RC Contest! Thomas P. – From Sweden Richy S. – From Austria Looks like our shipping bills won’t be cheap on this one! LOL! Congrats guys! I’ll [...]
While it does not fall directly under the ‘basher’ category, a lot of bashers I know fly the Micro Heli’s during the winter months, even though we love to play in the snow, when it’s -15 outside, it’s just too cold to bash! So I wanted to mention this press release from Heli Max RC about some [...]
